Module 2 — Utility Systems
Covers factory utility systems that support apparel production.
What you will be able to do
Keep the factory's utilities safe and efficient: electrical safety, steam generation, compressed air, ventilation and water treatment, with the checks that prevent accidents and wasted energy.
The practical work
Walk the utility room: write one safety check and one efficiency check each for the boiler, the compressed-air line, the main electrical panel and the pressing area, and estimate what one leaking compressed-air coupling costs per shift.
Prerequisite: Read module 1 and pass its quiz first.
Reading for this module
Read these 5 Garment Ed subjects in order, then take the quiz below.
Module quiz
5 questions on Module 2 — Utility Systems. Answer them all, then check your score before moving on. 4 correct or more is a pass. Your best score is saved on this device, and to your account when you are signed in. This is a self-check, not an accredited assessment.
1. Compressed air is called the most expensive utility in a sewing factory. Why?
2. The boiler's low-water alarm activates during production. What is the correct response?
3. Which condition makes a main electrical panel unsafe?
4. Why does the pressing and ironing area need dedicated ventilation?
5. Why must treated wastewater be tested before discharge?